Florida Standards Assessments 2014-2015

Fsa Mathematics Assessments Computer-Based Testing for 2014-2015 Grades 3-4 Paper-based test Grades 5-6 Computer-based test Grades 7-8 Computer-based test (1st Year) Algebra 1 & Geometry EOC Computer-based test

Fsa Mathematics Assessments Calculators and Reference Sheets for 2014-2015 Grades 3-6 No calculators permitted (disabled on CBT) Grades 7-8 Calculator permitted (enabled) for designated sections and items (has not been determined as of yet.) No hand-held calculators are permitted Calculators can be downloaded for use in the classroom Reference sheets will not be provided for the FSA Formulas may be included with the item if needed Conversions, Z tables, etc. will be in a pop up window if needed

Fsa Mathematics Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Reporting Category % of Test Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten 48 Numbers and Operations- Fractions 17 Measurement, Data, and Geometry 35 Reporting Category % of Test Operations and Algebraic Thinking 21 Numbers and Operations in Base Ten Numbers and Operations in Fractions 25 Measurement, Data, and Geometry 33 Reporting Category % of Test Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten 39 Numbers and Operations- Fractions 28 Measurement, Data, and Geometry 33

Fsa Mathematics Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Reporting Category % of Test Ratio and Proportional Relationships 15 Expressions and Equations 30 Geometry Statistics and Probability 19 The Number System 21 Reporting Category % of Test Ratio and Proportional Relationships 25 Expressions and Equations 21 Geometry 23 Statistics and Probability 16 The Number System 15 Reporting Category % of Test Expressions and Equations 30 Functions 25 Geometry 27 Statistics and Probability and The Number System 18

Fsa Mathematics Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print Algebra 1 EOC Geometry EOC Reporting Category % of Test Algebra and Modeling 41 Functions and Modeling 40 Statistics and The Number System 19 Reporting Category % of Test Congruence, Similarity, Right Triangles, and Trigonometry 46 Circles, Geometric Measurement, and Geometric Properties with Equations 38 Modeling with Geometry 16

Percentage of points by depth of knowledge level Grade DOK Level 1 DOK Level 2 DOK Level 3 3-8 10% - 20% 60% - 80% Algebra 1 Geometry

Navigating the Math item specifications Content Standards Assessment Limits Text Types Acceptable Response Mechanisms* Use of Calculator Question Complexity Sample Item Stems

Acceptable response mechanism Equation Response Graphic Response - Drag and Drop

Acceptable response mechanism Multi-Select Response Graphic Response- Drawing/Graphing and Hot Spot

Acceptable response mechanism Natural Language Response Multiple Choice Response

Tips/Strategies to Help My Child Succeed on the Math FSA Always read math problems completely before beginning calculations. Draw a picture that will help you solve the problem. Do not stay “stuck” on any particular problem; choose the answer(s) you think is best. Then go on with the rest of the test. Always double check your work if there is time. Ask yourself if your answer makes sense. Don’t be afraid to use your fingers if it will help. Practice previous lessons on Mathletics/IXL before FSA testing. Exposing yourself to all of the content will increase your understanding and recognition of tested material. Continue to work on newly assigned IXL math lessons. Finish the test. Any unanswered questions will be marked incorrect.

Fsa ela assessments computer based testing 2014-2015 Grades 3-4 Paper-based test Grades 5 Computer-based test (1st Year) Grades 6-8 Computer-based test

Fsa ela Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Reporting Category % of Test Key Ideas and Details 15-25 Craft and Structure 25-25 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 25-35 Language and Editing Reporting Category % of Test Key Ideas and Details 15-25 Craft and Structure 25-25 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 25-35 Language and Editing Text-based writing TBD Reporting Category % of Test Key Ideas and Details 15-25 Craft and Structure 25-35 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Language and Editing Text-based writing TBD

Fsa ela Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Reporting Category % of Test Key Ideas and Details 15-25 Craft and Structure 25-25 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 25-35 Language and Editing Text-based writing TBD Reporting Category % of Test Key Ideas and Details 15-25 Craft and Structure 25-25 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 25-35 Language and Editing Text-based writing TBD Reporting Category % of Test Key Ideas and Details 15-25 Craft and Structure 25-35 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Language and Editing Text-based writing TBD

Percentage of points by depth of knowledge level Grade DOK Level 1 DOK Level 2 DOK Level 3 3-11 10% - 20% 60% - 80%

Navigating the ELA item specifications Content Standards Assessment Limits Text Types Acceptable Response Mechanisms* Task Demand Sample Item Stems

Acceptable response mechanisms Grid Item Task Descriptions: LAFS.3.RL.1.2 – “Requires the student to drag and drop key details or events into the correct order to recount or describe the text.” LAFS.4.RL.3.7 – “Requires the student to select the connection between a text and a visual, multimedia, or oral presentation of that text.” LAFS.4.RI.3.7 – “Requires the student to select palette images to show the connection between a text and visual presentation of the text.” (example on fsassessments.org) LAFS.5.RL.1.3 – “Requires the student to compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events by placing [dragging] descriptions, details, or analyses into a graphic organizer.”

Acceptable response mechanisms Two-Part Hot Text HOT TEXT: LAFS.5.RL.2.5 – “Requires the student to select sentences in the text that contribute to the overall meaning or structure.” Task Descriptions: LAFS.5.RL.2.6 – “Requires student to select the narrator’s point of view and to select words or phrases in the text that show the influence of point of view on the description of events.” LAFS.7.RL.1.3 – “Requires the student to select an element of the text and then to select an analysis of how it interacts with another element.” LAFS.7.RI.1.3 – “Requires the student to select an analysis of how individuals, events, or ideas interact in the text and then to select how this interaction impacts the text.” Example: “Select one sentence that supports that answer in part A.”

Acceptable response mechanisms Multi-select LAFS.5.RI.1.2 – “Requires students to select multiple main ideas in the text.”

Acceptable response mechanisms Open Response LAFS.8.RL.1.2 - “Requires the student to explain the theme or central idea and a detail from the text that can be used to support the theme or central idea of the text.”

Ela Editing task items grades 3-8

Ela text-based writing grades 4-11 Types of Writing: Informative/Explanatory Opinion/Argumentative Writing Scoring: Purpose, Focus and Organization (4-point rubric) Evidence and Elaboration (4-point rubric) Conventions of Standard English (2-point rubric)

Ela text-based writing grades 4-11 acceptable text types Informational Text Literary Text Primary/Source Nonfiction Literary Nonfiction Secondary Sources/Nonfiction Literary Fiction Functional Materials

ELA Text lengths

Tips/Strategies to Help My Child Succeed on the Reading FSA Monitor that your child reads every day. Ask questions and that require your child to “prove” their answer with supporting facts and evidence from the text. Ask your child to explain their homework. Encourage them to use academic language. Focus on vocabulary in context. Expose your child to multimedia elements such as: *audio presentations *slideshows *graphical elements Complete See Reader lessons on a weekly basis with at least 80% accuracy. Visit FSASSESSMENTS.ORG to review released sample tests.

Concluding thoughts Questions/Concerns